Places to see in ( Fornells - Spain )
Places to see in ( Fornells - Spain )
Fornells is a village located in a bay in the north of the Balearic island of Minorca, Spain. Fornells is estimated to have a population of about 1000 people which increases in the summer due to tourism. Fornells' native people are known as Fornellers in the Catalan language and in Spanish.
Fornells was founded to serve a small defensive watch tower, built at the beginning of the 17th century as a defence against the Barbary pirates for whom Fornells Bay provided the perfect safe haven. This watch tower proved to be insufficient, so in 1625 King Phillip IV of Spain ordered a castle to be added. This project was not successful due to lack of funds. In 1637 the building project was recommenced as the castle of Sant Antoni. During construction, a small village was formed around the castle, occupied by construction workers and soldiers, this village becoming the basis of modern-day Fornells. During the 18th century the castle was held alternately by the British and French, before returning to Spanish dominion in 1782. King Charles III of Spain then ordered the partial destruction of the castle and all that is left of the military past of Fornells is the watch tower on the headland, outside the village. From there to the west Cavallería Cape can be seen, and to the east the massive bulk of Sa Mola, forming the eastern side of the entrance.
Fornells Bay is deep, measuring 5 kilometres long and 2 kilometres wide. The narrow entrance regulates the force of the open sea. Sufficiently narrow to offer protection, the entrance allows water to enter the bay while restricting the waves. The wind is not so easily restrained. The surrounding hills are not high enough to keep out the Tramontane (Tramontana in Catalan), which has shaped the rocks and bent the trees over until the branches almost touch the ground.
Fornells' natural harbour is filled with llauts, the traditional Minorcan fishing craft, used for fishing lobsters. Having several small beaches around the bay, the harbour offers a number of aquatic activities for tourists, including catamaran excursions, kayaking and windsurfing. The annual fiesta de Sant Antoni is held on the fourth weekend in July
Alot to see in ( Fornells - Spain ) such as :
Fornelles Tower fortress
El Castell De San Antoni
Sa Taula
Playas de Fornells Beach
Es Port
Cafè del Nord
Aquataxi
Fornells Tower
Cala Tirant
Wind Fornells
Sa Taula Lounge Bar
Reloj de Sol
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El Castell de Ciutat Hotel La Seu d'Urgell, La Seu d'Urgell, Spain (ES)
The comfortable El Castell de Ciutat Hotel is located in the Cad Valley, only a 10-minute walk from La Seu dUrgell, where a cathedral and a bus station are to be found. The River Valira is approximately 5 minutes drive away, whilst a forest is 10 minutes from the hotel. It is 23 km to Andorra where an array of shopping and entertainment venues as well as a skiing area are situated.The cross-country skiing area of St. Joan de Lerm can be reached by car within half an hour. From the hotel, fantastic views may be enjoyed out over Cad Moixer nature reserve and La Seu dUrgell.The famous El Castell de Ciutat Hotel is housed within a castle that is surrounded by wonderful gardens and includes 2 floors with 38 rooms, of which 5 are junior suites and 1 is a suite. Guests at this fully air-conditioned hotel may make use of the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, lifts, safes, a cloakroom, a hairdressing salon, a TV room, a dining room, a library, shops and currency exchange counter.There is also the opportunity to use the conference facilities, public Internet access and a WLAN access point. Further facilities include a renowned restaurant. Room, laundry and medical services round off the hotels offerings. Laundrette facilities are also available to guests and those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park whilst there is also a bicycle hire and storage facility.The warm and welcoming rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a hire safe, a minibar, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a double or king-sized bed, Internet access and a radio. A separate lounge and a balcony or terrace additionally, feature and individually regulated air conditioning and heating are fitted as standard. The suites afford hand-painted furniture.The outdoor complex offers a swimming pool and a poolside snack bar as well as a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. Guests at this charming hotel are offered an indoor pool and a health club.The health club has its own Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium, steam room, massage services and spa treatments. Sports enthusiasts may take advantage of the gym, archery facilities and, for an additional fee, horse riding is also an option. Gymnastics may be enjoyed by guests, whilst golfers may flock to Araveil golf course that lies 3 km from the hotel.
Hotel Features
General
Room Service, Restaurant, Pet Friendly, Bar / Lounge, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Mini Bar, Cable / Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, TV, Shower, Highchairs, Poolside Bar, Breakfast in the Room
Activities
Fitness Room/Gym, Swimming pool, Tour Desk, Massage / Beauty Centre, Tennis Courts, Golf Course, Medical Assistance Available, Sauna, Excursions, Garden, Cycling, Water Activities, Fishing, Horse Riding, Canoeing, Hiking, Salon, Fitness Facilities, Jacuzzi, Massage, Solarium, Spa & Wellness Centre, Steam Bath, Pool Indoor, Pool Outdoor
Services
Business Center, Concierge, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting / Child Services, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Currency Exchange, Multilingual Staff, Safe-Deposit Box, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Bicycle Rental, Shops, Photocopier, Desk, Direct dial phone, Facsimile, Luggage Storage, Designated Smoking Area, Shops in Hotel, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Self Laundry
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
The hotel has free parking.
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 12:00 PM
FAQ
The following questions have been answered for you by El Castell de Ciutat Hotel La Seu d'Urgell... What are your breakfast options?We offer Continental and English buffet breakfast included in the room rate. What transport is available to get around?Taxis are available, but the best solution is to rent a car. Do you have internet?Yes, we have Wi-Fi in the entire hotel free of charge.
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Oedipus (US pron.: /ˈɛdɨpəs/ or UK /ˈiːdɨpəs/; Ancient Greek: Οἰδίπους Oidípous meaning swollen foot) was a mythical Greek king of Thebes. A tragic hero in Greek mythology, Oedipus fulfilled a prophecy that said he would kill his father and marry his mother, and thereby brought disaster on his city and family. The story of Oedipus is the subject of Sophocles's tragedy Oedipus the King, which was followed by Oedipus at Colonus and then Antigone. Together, these plays make up Sophocles's three Theban plays. Oedipus represents two enduring themes of Greek myth and drama: the flawed nature of humanity and an individual's powerlessness against the course of destiny in a harsh universe.
Oedipus was born to King Laius and Queen Jocasta. In the most well-known version of the myth, Laius wished to thwart a prophecy saying that his child would grow up to murder his father and marry his mother. Thus, he fastened the infant's feet together with a large pin and left him to die on a mountainside. The baby was found on Kithairon by shepherds and raised by King Polybus and Queen Merope in the city of Corinth. Oedipus learned from the oracle at Delphi of the prophecy, but believing he was fated to murder Polybus and marry Merope he left Corinth. Heading to Thebes, Oedipus met an older man in a chariot coming the other way on a narrow road. The two quarreled over who should give way, which resulted in Oedipus killing the stranger and continuing on to Thebes. He found that the king of the city (Laius) had been recently killed and that the city was at the mercy of the Sphinx. Oedipus answered the monster's riddle correctly, defeating it and winning the throne of the dead king and the hand in marriage of the king's widow, Jocasta.
Oedipus and Jocasta had two sons (Eteocles and Polynices) and two daughters (Antigone and Ismene). In his search to figure out who killed Laius (and thus end a plague on Thebes), Oedipus discovered it was he who had killed the late king - his father. Jocasta also soon realized that she had married her own son and Laius's murderer, and she hanged herself. Oedipus seized a pin from her dress and blinded himself with it. Oedipus was driven into exile, accompanied by Antigone and Ismene. After years of wandering, he arrived in Athens, where he found refuge in a grove of trees called Colonus. By this time, warring factions in Thebes wished him to return to that city, believing that his body would bring it luck. However, Oedipus died at Colonus, and the presence of his grave there was said to bring good fortune to Athens.
The legend of Oedipus has been retold in many versions, and was used by Sigmund Freud as the namesake of the Oedipus complex.